Lot Essay
For similar examples, see Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, "The Necklace: From Antiquity to Present", Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 1997, page 110
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AN ANTIQUE GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE
Of highly flexible design, the gold link serpent with a blue enamel and rose-cut diamond head, enhanced by a central cabochon garnet, and similarly-set eyes, (with damage to enamel), circa 1850, 16 ins.
Of highly flexible design, the gold link serpent with a blue enamel and rose-cut diamond head, enhanced by a central cabochon garnet, and similarly-set eyes, (with damage to enamel), circa 1850, 16 ins.
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Jewelry of serpent design became fashionable during the Victorian era, popularized by Queen Victoria, whose engagement ring was a serpent. The circular band, characterized by the serpent eating its tail, symbolized eternity. The bodies were typically composed of supple gold links to suggest the scaly body of the reptile as well as to simulate its movement.